SUBSCRIBER NOTE: 2018 Autumn calendar for FOB ARA diesel barge seasonality

Effective August 31, 2018, Platts will start reflecting German intermediate specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment.

Subsequently, effective October 17, Platts will start reflecting German winter-grade specification for ultra low sulfur diesel on a pro-rated basis in its FOB Amsterdam-Rotterdam- Antwerp (ARA) barge ULSD assessment.

The following calendar applies:

Summer-to-intermediate grade transition:

- August 31: First day reflecting German intermediate grade - September 4: First full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade - September 5: Last full-five day period reflecting summer grade - September 11: Last day reflecting summer grade - September 12: Intermediate grade fully reflected

Intermediate to winter-grade transition:

- October 17: First day reflecting German winter grade - October 22: First full five-day period reflecting winter grade - October 23: Last full five-day period reflecting intermediate grade - October 26: Last day reflecting intermediate grade - October 29: Winter grade full reflected

A spreadsheet detailing the changes is available on request. Please send any comments or questions to europe_products@spglobal.com and copy pricegroup@spglobal.com.

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